On July 1st, 2008, the Northeast Region of the Boy Scouts of America implemented a re-alignment of the sections in our region. Sections whose conclaves took place after July 1st, 2008 implemented the changes immediately after their conclave ended. The number of Areas in the region changed from four to seven, and the number of sections increased from ten to twelve.Listed below are the new sections of the Northeast Region along with their corresponding lodges.

Section NE-4A
Langundowi Lodge #46
Ah'Tic Lodge #139
Kuskitannee Lodge #168
Gyantwachia Lodge #255
Ho-Nan-Ne-Ho-Ont Lodge #165

The Order of the Arrow is a brotherhood of honor campers that promotes Scout camping and leadership qualities. The organization is run by Scouts under 21 years of age. Gyantwachia Lodge #255 holds two ordeals a year, a banquet (for the entire family), a Section Conclave, a First Aid Meet, supports the Council Camporees and the Klondike Derby. Along with these events, our Lodge is very active in the community. We carry out service projects such as the annual Christmas Parade and Walk, visiting nursing homes and delivering food baskets.

ORDER OF THE ARROW
NATIONAL CAMPING AWARD...

OA National Camping Award

Its purpose is to encourage and expanding Scout camping in each region. Awards are presented annually to two outstanding lodges in each region.

• In 2008, under the leaderships of Lodge Chief Christopher Haight and Lodge Chief Travis Cunningham, Gyantwachia Lodge was presented with the prestigious E. Urner Goodman Camping Award. To be considered for this award, our Lodge had to help the Council increase enrollment at summer camp. The Camp Promotion program encouraged camp attendance through Troop visitations.

2008
GYANTWACHIA LODGE #255
CHIEF CORNPLANTER COUNCIL #538

• In 1993, under the leadership of Lodge Chief David Wilson, Gyantwachia Lodge was presented with the prestigious E. Urner Goodman Camping Award. To be considered for this award, our Lodge had to help the Council increase enrollment at summer camp. The Camp Promotion program encouraged camp attendance through Troop visitations.

1993
GYANTWACHIA LODGE #255
CHIEF CORNPLANTER COUNCIL #538

The award was established to recognize two lodges in each region that have performed outstanding service, qualitatively and quantitatively, to their local councils.

ORDER OF THE ARROW
NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD...

OA National Service Award

The National Service Award petition is submitted along with the lodge recharter application. To be considered for the National Service Award, a lodge must be certified as a National Quality Lodge the year in which the National Service Award petition is submitted

• In 2008, our lodge received the National Service Award for outstanding support of our Council and Community. Only two awards are presented each year to outstanding lodges in each region.

2008
GYANTWACHIA LODGE #255
CHIEF CORNPLANTER COUNCIL #538

Gyantwachia Lodge #255 was one of two Lodges in the Northeast Region to receive the "National Service Award".

• In 2001, our lodge received the National Service Award for outstanding support of our Council and Community. Only two awards are presented each year to outstanding lodges in each region.

2001
GYANTWACHIA LODGE #255
CHIEF CORNPLANTER COUNCIL #538

Gyantwachia Lodge #255 was one of two Lodges in the Northeast Region to receive the "National Service Award". During the 2001 calendar year the Lodge, with 116 members, performed 3,230.75 hours of service for the Chief Cornplanter Council.

The National Service Award was established in 1999 to recognize Order of the Arrow lodges that have performed outstanding service to their council. The award is presented annually to eight lodges from throughout the United States.

Order of the Arrow News

The Gyantwachia Lodge Officers for 2008-2009 are:

SAFEGUARDED MATERIAL

To ensure that Scouts and Scouters who may be inducted into the Order of the Arrow in the future do not have their experience lessened or spoiled, all of the material on the "Jumpstart for New Arrowmen" area of the national OA web site is password protected.

The Order of the Arrow, recognizing the attractiveness of the unknown, utilizes the form of mystery. This shall not be interpreted, however, as justifying the withholding of any information regarding the Order from any person legitimately interested in investigating its nature, purpose, or method. Nothing in the Order shall be interpreted as interfering with any member's religious obligation.

If anyone has questions about this policy, or about the Order of the Arrow, they should contact the Chief Cornplanter Council or the Gyantwachia Lodge #255 Advisor.

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Gyantwachia Lodge #255 Calendar
2008

November 2008

December 2008

* Dates  subject to change

Do You Have an OA Troop/Team Representative?

"Let it be remembered that the Order of the Arrow was created to help the unit - to help it present its membership a better ideal of the inner qualities of the good scout camper. Qualities of character, like cheerfulness and service are hard for a boy or a man to understand in the abstract. They come easier when seen in human life.

Let us realize the significance of the Order in the unit - for the unit is our best hope in scouting."

Dr. E. Urner Goodman
Founder, Order of the Arrow

OA Troop Representative Job Description:

An Order of the Arrow Troop representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA Lodge or chapter and his troop.. In his troop, he serves as a communication and programmatic link to the Arrowmen and adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He does this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge and purpose of the Order. By setting a good example, he enhances the image of the Order as a service arm to his troop.

OA Troop Representative Duties:

• Serves as a communication link between the lodge or chapter and the troop
• Encourages year-round and resident camping in the troop
• Encourages older-Scout participation in high adventure programs
• Encourages Scouts to actively participate in community service projects
• Assists with leadership skills training in the troop
• Encourages Arrowmen to assume leadership positions in the troop
• Encourages Arrowmen in the troop to be active participants in lodge and/or chapter activities and to seal their membership in the Order by becoming Brotherhood members
• Sets a good example
• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
• Lives by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and OA Obligation
• Shows Scout spirit

OA Troop Representative Qualifications:

• Must be under 18 years of age
• Appointed by SPL with SM approval
• OA Member in good standing

OA Troop Representative Reports to:

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

By implementing the troop representative program, lodges can expect to see participation by Arrowmen increase and higher brotherhood conversion rates. This new role will also increase the opportunities for youth Arrowmen to stay active in the OA and to continue providing leadership and service in their troops. Scouts may use this new position to meet the leadership requirements for the Star, Life, or Eagle ranks.

Position descriptions and qualifications of the OA troop and team representatives were mailed to Scout executives in early August. Additional OA representative materials can be obtained from the national OA office in Irving, Texas.

How are adults elected into the Order of the Arrow?

Each year, upon holding a troop or team election for youth which results in at least one youth candidate being elected, the unit committee may recommend one registered unit adult, 21 years of age or older, to the lodge selection committee. Recommendations of the adult selections committee, with the approval of the Scout Executive, serving as the Supreme Chief of the Fire, will be candidates for induction, provided the following conditions are full-filled:

• Selection of the adult is based on the ability to perform the necessary function to help the Order fulfill its purposes, and not for recognition of service, including current or prior achievement and position.
• The individual will be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities that fulfill the purpose of the Order.
• The camping requirements set forth for youth members are fulfilled (15 days and nights, with only one long-term experience).

The adult leader's membership will provide a positive role model for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge.